ACTI Advocates On Behalf Of CTI Institutions, Students, and Veterans
We are fighting to reverse the abrupt and drastic changes to the hiring process for our nations' Air Traffic Controllers
Welcome to the Association of Collegiate Training Institutions
The Association of Collegiate Training Institutions (ACTI) is a non-profit organization composed of institutions of higher learning that train students in the complex field of air traffic control and other aviation related subject matter. Our members are accredited institutions of higher learning, and associated faculty, located in over twenty states.
Due to our training methodologies our collective students certify as air traffic controllers at a much higher rate than individuals without a background or professional experience as an air traffic controller. The last study confirming this was completed in June 2013 by the FAA's Civil Aeronautical Medical Institute. ACTI has developed rigorous standards to ensure that all CTI schools produce an outstanding candidate for air traffic control employment. Schools that adopt these standards are eligible for ACTI accreditation.
Safety and knowledge are the foundations of our curriculum. We believe in fair opportunities for all students who wish to work as air traffic controllers regardless of race, gender or ethnicity.
Mission & Goals
ACTI's mission is to advocate for preferential hiring for CTI graduates, promote government accountability, and ensure FAA maintains a pool of highly qualified candidates.
Learn more about our Mission and GoalsMembership
ACTI advocates for its 26 Member Institutions which represent a broad and diverse student body.
Our MembersAdvocacy
ACTI is an active participant in the legislative, judicial, and executive system, adovating for transparency, accountability, and ensuring the best qualified candidates are selected, saving tax-payer money and ensuring public safety.
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Rep. Hultgren to FAA: Fix Failed Social Experiment
Congressman Randy Hultgren (R-IL) said it was time for the FAA to fix its failed hiring social experiment during the Congressional hearing.
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House Hearing
A Committee hearing was held on the FAA’s hiring, training, and staffing status. ACTI leaders along with students attended the event. Several Congressmen expressed their concern regarding the FAAs actions and continued failure to resolve the hiring and staffing issues.
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Talking Points
The FAA Air Traffic CTI partnership has been successfully serving the FAA for 24 years as the preferred source of controller hiring. It was created by the FAA to develop the next generation of controllers in the most cost-effective manner. This partnership is comprised of 36 colleges and universities that were carefully selected by the […]
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FAA hires air traffic controllers off the street, students claim reverse discrimination, FOX News
PHOENIX — Last year, FOX 10 broke the story about thousands of college students prepared to become air traffic controllers, only to suddenly get washed out of the program by the Federal Aviation Administration. Now those students have filed a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming reverse discrimination. For 24 years, the FAA relied on […]